Changes to mining health and safety regulations SUDBURY, ON–As of January 1, 2017, amendments to Regulation 854 Mines and Mining Plants of the Occupational Health and Safety Act became law. The regulatory changes relate to risk assessments, water and traffic management programs, and recording [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – FNX Mining Company Inc. and one of its supervisors have pleaded guilty to safety violations at the Craig Mine in the City of Greater Sudbury and fined a total of $88,000. On September 7, 2013, two workers at the mine were assigned the task of backfilling a stope (a production [Read more]
“It’s good to see that the committee work continues and is making progress. A database that tracks the health of miners on the job is a good idea and should be implemented without delay. However, I also want to remind this government that re-announcing old initiatives does not count for action. [Read more]
New chapter of MINES (Mining Inquiry Needs Everyone’s Support) established in Timmins and new website revealed: www.MiningInquiry.com TIMMINS, ON – Sunday, March 25th, Wendy and Briana Fram, mother and sister of Jordan Fram who was killed in an underground accident two years ago, [Read more]
